Whether you are a visitor to Auckland, a newbie to the city or a long time local, this is the essential guide to shoe shopping in Auckland. While there are many stores selling shoes among other things in Auckland, this article mainly includes stores with a focus on just shoes.
Shoe Sizes
New Zealand predominantly uses United States shoe sizing, however many European brands will be in European sizing and also some in British sizing. If you are unsure of your size in each of these regions you can use a conversion chart to find the right size.
Where to Shop For Shoes
Where you decide to shop for shoes in Auckland depends on what you are looking for. For funky and stylish, try Newmarket - Broadway and the surrounding streets. For expensive and chic, Parnell, Ponsonby and High Street will most likely have what you are looking for. If it simply a pair of sneakers or sandals for everyday wear, Queen Street and any shopping mall will have a wide variety of chain stores and also a few boutiques. Dress-Smart in Onehunga also has a selection of outlet shoe stores.
As well as the individual shoe stores mentioned below, iconic Auckland department store Smith and Caughey also sells a large range of shoes, as do many surf and skate shops and clothing stores. For a large range of shoes and cheap prices, Number One Shoe Warehouse is a great option and is located all over the city.
Women's Shoe Stores
- Mei Mei - a fantastic high end shoe store in Ponsonby stocking designer labels such as Fiorentini & Baker.
- Wild Pair - great for extreme heels, evening shoes, stylish sneakers, flats, boots, men's shoes and more. There are many Wild Pair stores in Auckland.
- Andrea Biani - Andrea Biani stocks a range of shoes to suite all styles and budgets.
- Kumfs/Ziera - formally known as Kumfs (and now Ziera), this popular New Zealand shoe store makes good quality comfortable shoes.
- Sensible Chick - this Auckland based company sells comfortable shoes which are especially designed to fit orthotics.
Men's Shoes
- Florsheim - especially for men, Florsheim stocks a wide range of good quality shoes, from casual to dress shoes.
- T. Clark - offering great quality and service, T. Clark stocks brands such as Josef Seibel and Rieker.
Children's Shoe Shops
- Future Feet - this store sells fantastic quality shoes from well known brands such as Clarks and Ecco.
- Shooe Shooe 2 Kidz - fabulous colourful shoes for children.
- Hoof - funky footwear for little feet. Gorgeous and stylish shoes for both young girls and boys.
Online Shoe Stores for Wide Fitting Shoes, Small Feet and Long Feet
- Feetpetite.co.nz - shoes especially for people with small feet.
- Willowshoes.co.nz - a great selection for people with long feet.
- Twinklefeet.co.nz - online store specializing in shoes for women with wider feet and calves.
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